Christina Maxwell
Actress and singer
“As a recent college graduate pursuing Musical Theatre, Jackie’s insightful mentorship, steadfast encouragement, and thoughtful introduction to enriching opportunities and people has been invaluable.”
Lynn Kelly
CEO of Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
“I had the pleasure of being mentored by Jackie as a part of the DeVos Institute’s arts administration program. At the time I was the CEO of Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden. Jackie was instrumental in advising me on strategic aspects of my then transitioning organization. Jackie was the equivalent of an ‘arts organization whisperer’ having advised me on everything from board development to branding to new possibilities for earned income revenue. I was able to put her practical, roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-it-done advice into action successfully and I will be forever grateful.”
Henry Timms
President and CEO, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
“Jackie has made such a powerful contribution to the arts. I know how much many people rely upon her expertise and judgment. She is a trusted advisor, whose rich and unique experience is a true asset.”
Bob Santelli
Executive Director, The Grammy Museum
“The curatorial vision of Jackie Davis was essential in the creation of numerous exhibits that the Grammy Museum brought to The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts over the past few years. Whether it was our centennial exhibits on Frank Sinatra and Leonard Bernstein, or a fifty year celebration of the Beatles and America, or the first ever exhibition that explored the role of Disco in New York popular culture, Jackie’s ability to raise the necessary funds and to guide us through the curatorial process was, in a word, exceptional. She is a master at her craft and a true visionary.”
Bill T. Jones
choreographer, director, author, and dancer
“Jackie Davis is a consummate professional with a broad overview of the field of performing arts formed through a long career as producer, presenter and all around advocate in the lively arts. In our fractious era, Jackie has experienced working in various political/social environments. This experience has allowed her to hone a nimble and responsive ability to problem solve, build coalition and identify talent.”
Barbara G. Fleischman
Trustee, The New York Public Library
“It has been my pleasure as a long time trustee of The New York Public Library to work with Jacqueline Davis. Her enthusiasm, expertise, creativity, and collegiality have served to further burnish the Library of Performing Arts as one of the most outstanding institutions of its kind in the world. With her gaining more financial support, as well as world-class programming and exhibitions, the Performing Arts Library at Lincoln Center is even more important to the performing arts community than ever. Her gifts will continue to stand her in good stead wherever he career takes her.”
